Stone-Coated Steel Roofing History

While stationed in Britain during WWII a New Zealand industrialist noticed how the corrugated iron hangers and military structures roofed in steel were holding up to the rigors of the British climate. The service life was prolonged by the bitumen coating over the steel.

He took the idea back to New Zealand and perfected it further by adding a layer of stone chips into the coating to create an even longer lasting surface protection. His next step was to create simulated tile shapes in the metal instead of the traditional corrugated sheets. From this basic concept the stone-coated steel tiles of today were born.

A Smart Roof For Smart People

Today’s stone-coated steel panels incorporate the same basic ingredients but with a high tech flavor. Over the years companies have perfected the coatings used and today’s stone-coated steel roofs incorporate state-of-the-art acrylic technology and have been tested in a part of the world that has one of the most severe UV climates. It is these advances in acrylic and chemistry technology that have enabled Prosteel to provide a limited appearance warranty on the surface coating stretching for over 20 years.

Since the early days of stone-coated steel, many shapes have evolved and now through Prosteel Roof Products you can chose a profile that best suits the architecture of your home. From the graceful curves of ProsteelTile, the earthy wood-tones of ProsteelShake to the eye appealing low-profile ProsteelShingle, any of them add up to a smart roof for smart people.

Prosteel Roof Products is the manufacturer of Prosteel roofing products and accessories that are for resale through wholesale distributors and contractors. This notice is provided for consumers to be aware that Prosteel is not affiliated with any contractors, builders, developers or applicators. These firms are independent and only represent Metro in the resale of its products and accessories to property owners and the construction trade. Any recommendation or referral by Prosteel is based on limited knowledge of the contractor's or distributor's reputation or experience and is provided to the consumer for information and assistance only. Prosteel is not liable for the performance of the contractor or distributor or responsible for any workmanship related claims. Liability is limited exclusively to the terms and conditions of the Prosteel Roof Products limited warranty, in effect at the time the roof is installed.